Tuffy 863 Installation guide

  • I have reviewed the provided installation instructions for the TUFFY Gas Strut #863. The document details the step-by-step process for installing the gas strut on a Tuffy console, including drilling hole locations and mounting hardware. It also provides a parts checklist and tool requirements. I'm here to answer any questions you may have about the installation process or the components.
  • What size are the holes that need to be drilled in the lid?
    What size is the hole to be drilled in the right side panel?
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GAS STRUT 7 ½” WITH 2” STROKE #863
Call (970) 564-1762 for Technical Support
SHIPPING PACKAGE CHECKLIST
#3 Gas Strut #4 – (2) Ball Stud #7 Bracket #5 - 5/16-18 CAP NUT
#6 - 5/16” WASHER #2 – (2) 10-32 X ½” PHILLIPS SCREW #1 – (2) 10-32 HEXWASHER NUT
TOOLS NEEDED
Phillips head screw driver (Short)
3/8” Nut-driver and/or wrench
½” Socket and ratchet
½” Wrench
ATTENTION: When these instructions and drilling locations are followed on a
Tuffy console with a standard hinge configuration the lid will open up 90 degrees
and stop. If you desire a different lid stopping angle or have a non-standard
hinge configuration the hole locations will need to be adjusted.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
1. Remove the padded cushion and mark the spots for (2) ¼” holes in lid to mount the #7 Bracket. Measure from the rear and right
side on the outside top of the lid as illustrated. (See Figure 1)
2. Drill the (2) ¼” holes in the lid. (See Figure 1)
3. Mark the hole on the right side panel for drilling a 3/8” hole as illustrated and drill it out. (See Figure 2)
4. Mount the #7 Bracket with the #4 Ball stud to the lid using the illustrated hardware. (See Figure 3)
5. Mount the #4 Ball stud in the side with the illustrated hardware (See Figure 3 & 4)
6. Press on the #3 Gas spring in the orientation illustrated with the rod facing down. (To remove it use a standard screwdriver to pry
up the spring clip on the #3 Gas spring until it pops off, It is not necessary to completely remove the spring)
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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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